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Phyllostachys aurea

Golden Bamboo

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This bamboo will grow to about 25' tall and is drought tolerant with dense foliage. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Golden Bamboo as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees. Or consider planting in containers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.